Misconduct by Real Estate Management

This document outlines the various unethical and potentially illegal actions committed by my real estate management company.

Unauthorized Property Inspection

• Inspecting the property without prior notification or consent.
• Placing a notice/sticker on the door without following proper procedures.
• Idaho Code § 6-310 – Unlawful entry or inspection without proper notice.

False and Misleading Statements

• Offering a lease extension and then contradicting this offer with claims of issues.
• Inconsistent statements about property maintenance and tenant behavior.
• Idaho Code § 6-1601 – Defamation and slander, including false statements about property maintenance.

Harassment and Intimidation

• Making threats or taking actions meant to intimidate or coerce, such as threatening fines for unspecified issues.
• Engaging in a pattern of behavior that causes fear or distress.
• Having a car towed from in front of the property without valid cause, contributing to intimidation tactics.
• Idaho Code § 18-7905 – Harassment; threat to intimidate or coerce.
• Idaho Code § 18-1801 – Intimidation and coercion.

Discrimination

• Unfair treatment based on status as a disabled veteran, potentially violating the Fair Housing Act.
• Ignoring or dismissing tenant rights under housing and disability laws.
• Idaho Code § 67-5909 – Protection against discrimination for disabled persons.

Mail Tampering

• Delivering unofficial mail directly to the mailbox, possibly violating federal mail regulations.
• Idaho Code § 18-2201 – Tampering with mail.

Impersonation

• Posing as the property owner to deliver false or misleading notices.
• Idaho Code § 18-3101 – Impersonation or fraudulently representing oneself as another person.

Unjust Eviction Threats

• Threatening eviction without valid grounds or following legal procedures.
• Idaho Code § 6-303 – Unlawful eviction procedures.

Defamation

• Making false statements about property care, potentially harming reputation.
• Idaho Code § 6-1601 – Defamation and slander.

Violation of Tenant Rights

• Failing to provide proper notice for inspections and actions.
• Ignoring directives or regulations from the Housing Authority.
• Idaho Code § 55-208 – Breach of lease and quiet enjoyment rights.
• Idaho Code § 55-307 – Retaliation against tenants for exercising their rights.

Privacy Violations

• Invasions of privacy through unauthorized inspections and communication.
• Idaho Code § 18-3101 – Unauthorized invasions of privacy.

Fair Housing Violations

• Discrimination based on disability or other protected statuses.
• Fair Housing Act (Federal) – Prohibits discrimination in housing practices.

Unlawful Collection Practices

• Unfair or deceptive practices related to rent collection or charges.
• Idaho Code § 28-22-204 – Regulates collection practices.